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The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

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  • Today’s Events – Monday, Nov. 14

    Today’s Events – Monday, Nov. 14

    Feeding Friends along the Plains holiday food drive. Hosted by High Plains Bank in partnership with the Bennett Community Food Bank to support families along the eastern I-70 Corridor. Non-perishable and canned food items can be delivered to the bank through Nov. 30 during regular business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8-11 a.m. Saturday. High Plains Bank, 235 S. Ash Street in Bennett. For more information, call Rhonda at (303)644-4900.

    Youth book club. The Terrific Tuesday book club for ages 8-11.. “Wild Life” by Cynthia DeFelice. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kelver Library, Byers.

    Byers Fire Protection District Board. 6:30 p.m., Byers Firehouse.

    High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room. New players welcome.

    Byers Water & Sanitation District Board. 7 p.m., District Office, 421 S. Sherman St.

    Deer Trail Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Deer Trail Firehouse.

    Bingo. 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

  • Bennett to travel, Strasburg to host 1A football semifinals

    Bennett routed Peyton 63-27 at home while Strasburg outlasted its hosts from Cedaredge 29-11 in the 1A football quarterfinals Nov. 12.

    As a result, the Nov. 19 semifinals will have the Tigers traveling to Meeker while the India

    ns are back home to face off with Paonia. This year’s semifinals pit the top four seeds against each other as Meeker entered No. 1, Strasburg second, Paonia third and Bennett fourth. Both kickoffs are slated for 1 p.m.

    The winners of Saturday’s games will face off against each other in the championship game Saturday, Nov. 26. If both local teams win, the game will be hosted by Strasburg. A Bennett-Paonia or Meeker-Strasburg matchup would be on the West Slope.

    For coverage from the quarterfinals, see the Nov. 18 edition of the Eastern Colorado News.

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    Steven Vetter/The I-70 Scout

     

    Randy Sunderland/Delta County Independent
    Randy Sunderland/Delta County Independent
  • Today’s Events – Sunday, Nov. 13

    Today’s Events – Sunday, Nov. 13

    Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information call (303)903-6734.

  • Today’s Events – Saturday, Nov. 12

    Today’s Events – Saturday, Nov. 12

    Bennett-Watkins Lions Club. 8:30 a.m., High Plains Diner, 100 Bennett Ave., Bennett. Jo Brandenburg, (303)908-0796.

    Byers Masons. 8 p.m., Byers Masonic Lodge.

    Nature Time! 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton. Park history and its plants, birds and animals. Outdoor nature walks weather-permitting. All ages welcome.

    Hope Chapter No. 122 of the Order of the Eastern Star holiday cookie and craft show. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern Star Hall, 575 Palmer Ave., Bennett. For more information or reserve a space, call (303)746-9768 or e-mail to .

    Denim throw blankets & more. Peg Mancuso and Mary Lou White will help participants make casual throw/picnic blankets as well as small denim crafts out of worn out jeans. Attendees are asked to bring their old jeans. A potluck will occur between sessions. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

     

    Football Quarterfinals

    Strasburg @ Cedaredge. 1 p.m.

    Peyton @ Bennett. 1 p.m.

  • Crime Alert Deputies Look for Shooting Suspect

    Crime Alert Deputies Look for Shooting Suspect

    You can remain anonymous and earn up to

    TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000)
     

    CAN YOU HELP SOLVE THIS CRIME?

    The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding a shooting that left one man with non-life-threatening injuries.

    On Oct. 30 at about 3:30 a.m. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an abandoned building in the 14600 block of E. Fremont Ave. for a report of shots fired. There was no one at the building when deputies arrived, but they did find evidence of a large gathering, multiple shell casings, and blood at the scene. 

    The Sheriff’s Office then received a call from someone who said a man had been shot and was taken to an area hospital. The caller then hung up. 

    Investigators located the victim and determined he had a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his torso, but the victim did not know who shot him. Investigators would like to talk to anyone who was present at the gathering or has information about the shooting. 

    CALL METRO DENVER CRIME STOPPERS
    720-913-STOP (7867)
    Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.
    Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police.
    CALLERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

  • Today’s Events – Friday, Nov. 11

    Today’s Events – Friday, Nov. 11

    Happy Veterans Day! 

    Strasburg Schools Veterans Day Programs. Elementary, 9 a.m. Middle school, 1:45 p.m. High school, 11 a.m. 

    Story time. 10 a.m., Kelver Library, Byers.

    Town of Bennett Boy Scout Troop 30  Veterans Day Celebration. 12 p.m., Corridor of Honor Military Memorial, Bennett Civic Park. 

    AnyStitch Goes! Community sewing get-together. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools available. 1-4 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Byers School Veterans Day flag pole sing-along. 1:30 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Thursday, Nov. 10

    Today’s Events – Thursday, Nov. 10

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    I-70 Regional Economic Advancement Partnership. 11:45 a.m., Front Range Airport. Lunch available for $15.

    Magnus Chase. Teens ages 13-17 can meet Magnus Chase, the son of a Norse god, by playing Norse games and deciphering a message in Viking runes. 4-5 p.m. Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Bingo for Books. 4:15 p.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bennett Fire Protection District Board. 7 p.m., Station No. 3.

    Byers Park & Recreation District Board. 7 p.m., Quint Valley Fairgrounds.

    Eastern Plains Honor Guard practice. 7 p.m., Strasburg American Legion Hall. (303)719-8292.

    AA Strasburg Sobriety. 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St. Lane Shade, (303)717-2263.

     

    Middle School Sports

    Boys Basketball. Elbert @ Byers. 4 p.m.

  • Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 9

    Today’s Events – Wednesday, Nov. 9

    Baby Bounce. Songs, stories and rhyme times for babies up to age 2 and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Music & Movement. Ages 2-6 can sing, dance and learn to play basic instruments. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Bennett Young At Heart seniors potluck. 12 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Shirley Kuzara, (303)644-4768.

    Byers Silver & Gold senior citizens game day. 12:30 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.

    Needlework and crafts. 1 p.m., Bennett Community Center. Mary White, (303)644-3202, or Peg Mancuso, (303)644-5191.

    Crafternoon. Candy corn owls. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Strasburg School Board. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School Community Room.

    Alcoholics Anonymous. 7 p.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St. (303)903-6734.

    Recovery in Christ. 7-9 p.m., Valley Bank, Strasburg.

    IOU with Love. Social hour 6-7 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., location varies. For location and directions, call (303)913-7094 or (303)261-0680 or visit www.iougivingcircle.com.

     

    Middle School Sports

     

     Boys Basketball. Byers @ Deer Trail. 4:30 p.m.

  • Local counselor to address students with disabilities

    BENNETT — The East Central Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) is offering a free presentation for all students with disabilities from 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at Bennett High School.
    Marla Madrid, a licensed clinical social worker, will present “Educational Empowerment and Enhancement through Breath and Movement.” She will cover basic faculties of the brain, societal rhythms and student’s response, mental models of education and studying, self-regulation and relaxation.
    V-Net locations are also available at the Limon BOCES office and at Burlington High School. Dinner will be provided.
    RSVPs are required by Wednesday, Nov. 16. To register, call Jacque Thelen at (719)740-0752 or Hal McNerney at (719)342-1961.

  • Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 8

    Today’s Events – Tuesday, Nov. 8

    Story time. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. Stories focus on books that have stood the test of time. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.

    Family story time for ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Davies Library, Deer Trail.

    Tuesday Tech. Students ages 11 and up will learn to code by playing fun games. 4:15 p.m. Anythink Bennett.

    Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 7 p.m. Town Hall, 355 Fourth St.

    Strasburg Sanitation & Water Board. 7 p.m., Valley Bank Community Room.

    Order of Eastern Star Hope Chapter No. 122. 7:30 p.m., Bennett Eastern Star Hall, 575 Palmer Ave.